Phrasal Verb: Pick up on

Pick up on - Correct someone when they say something wrong

Example:

My teacher PICKS UP ON any mistake I make and corrects me.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Pick up on - Notice something that most people don't

Example:

He's very quick to PICK UP ON new trends.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Pick up on - React to something

Example:

The government has PICKED UP ON the reports in the media.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

Pick up on - Comment on something said earlier in a conversation

Example:

I'd like to PICK UP ON the point that Jill made.

Notes:

- Inseparable

- International English

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We have 9 phrasal verbs with 'PICK'

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